Job Summary:

In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Provincial Health Services Authority patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA. As such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.  

The Housekeeping Aide/Cleaner performs a variety of light and heavy cleaning duties, including sweeping, damp and wet mopping, scrubbing, waxing and polishing floors; vacuuming carpets; washing walls, windows and ceilings; and dusting and polishing furniture according to departmental policies and standards and safe practices and procedures, such as Workers’ Compensation Board regulations and standards.

Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience

•    Grade 10 or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities

•    Ability to operate related equipment.
•    Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
•    Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
•    Ability to deal with others effectively.
•    Ability to organize work.